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for some time, mr. alexis reportedly worked as a waiter at this thai restaurant in ft. worth, not too far from the naval air station where he used to be stationed. his friends and former employers at the restaurant profess to be mystified as to why he would do something like what he's accused of today. the very latest coming in tonight is that mr. alexis may have been connected to the navy currently through a job as a civilian contractor. a spokesman for the hewlett-packard company releasing this statement tonight -- "we are deeply saddened by today's tragic events at the washington navy yard. our thoughts and sympathies are with all those who have been affected. aaron alexis was an employee of a company called the experts, a subcontractor to an hp enterprise services contract to refresh equipment used on the navy marine corps intranet network. hp is cooperating fully with law enforcement as requested." the "washington post" is reporting that aaron alexis would have had a contractor card allowing him into the navy facility. his security clearance was reportedly updating
for some time, mr. alexis reportedly worked as a waiter at this thai restaurant in ft. worth, not too far from the naval air station where he used to be stationed. his friends and former employers at the restaurant profess to be mystified as to why he would do something like what he's accused of today. the very latest coming in tonight is that mr. alexis may have been connected to the navy currently through a job as a civilian contractor. a spokesman for the hewlett-packard company releasing...
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mr. alexis also told me how he was prt ose events had disturbed him." the following morning, the detective says, "i received a personal communication," well, "p/c," i assume that's personal communication, "from mr. alexis's father, who lives in new york city. i explained to him the facts of the case. mr. alexis then told me that his son had experienced anger management problems that the family believed to be associated with ptsd," post-traumatic stress. he confirms that his son was an active participant in rescue attempts on september 11th, 2001. and none of that is confirmed at that point, but that is what is in the seattle police department's report for that arrest in 2004. again, of the man who police say they became fast friends. they even became roommates for several years. they lived in several different places here in ft. worth. and alexis, aaron alexis even worked here as a waiter. he worked so well that he even picked up the language of thailand and he was pretty fluent in it, according to the people who visited this restaurant. of his apartmen
mr. alexis also told me how he was prt ose events had disturbed him." the following morning, the detective says, "i received a personal communication," well, "p/c," i assume that's personal communication, "from mr. alexis's father, who lives in new york city. i explained to him the facts of the case. mr. alexis then told me that his son had experienced anger management problems that the family believed to be associated with ptsd," post-traumatic stress. he...
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at this time we believe mr. asex mr. alexis entered building 197 with a shotgun. we do in the have any information at this time that he had an ar-15 in his possession. he may have gained access to a handgun once inside the facility and after he began shooting. as previously mentioned mr. alexis has legitimate access to the navy yard as a result of his work as a contractor, and he utilized a valid pass to gain entry into the building. we continue to conduct all necessary investigation to learn about the activities and contacts of mr. alexis. we continue to conduct interviews, exploit digital media, and run down every lead we can to piece together his recent movements and determine the motive behind his attack. we can say that he arrived in the area august 25th. he has stayed at a residence inn in washington, d.c. starting on september 7th. we ask anyone who may have had contact with him during this time or previously to contact the fbi with that information. as a result of the public's cooperation thus far we have received hundreds of tips that we continue to follo
at this time we believe mr. asex mr. alexis entered building 197 with a shotgun. we do in the have any information at this time that he had an ar-15 in his possession. he may have gained access to a handgun once inside the facility and after he began shooting. as previously mentioned mr. alexis has legitimate access to the navy yard as a result of his work as a contractor, and he utilized a valid pass to gain entry into the building. we continue to conduct all necessary investigation to learn...
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we continue to look into mr. alexis' past including his medical and criminal histories. because that part of the investigation is still ongoing, we will not comment further on that at this time. once again, i would like to thank our partner agencies and all those who have participated in yesterday's response. i'd also like to thank all of the individuals who work at the navy yard for their cooperation and patience during a long and trying day. i want to extend my thanks to the public for their continued support. please continue to report any and all information regarding mr. alexis by calling 1-800-call-fbi. that is 1-800-225-5324. thank you and i would like to now invite chief lanier to say a few words. >> i have very little to add from what our last briefing was last night. i will try and answer the questions that i've been getting from most of the press. first and foremost, our officer is doing well. i visited with him last night. he is in good spirits. he is pretty uncomfortable. he has some pretty serious injuries, but we do expect he will make a full recovery and h
we continue to look into mr. alexis' past including his medical and criminal histories. because that part of the investigation is still ongoing, we will not comment further on that at this time. once again, i would like to thank our partner agencies and all those who have participated in yesterday's response. i'd also like to thank all of the individuals who work at the navy yard for their cooperation and patience during a long and trying day. i want to extend my thanks to the public for their...
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we can say we have determined mr. alexis arrived in the washington, d.c. area on or about august 25th. and he has stayed at local hotels in the area since that time. most recently he is known to have stayed at a residence inn in southwest washington, d.c. starting on september 7th. we ask anyone who may have had contact with him during this time or previously, to contact the fbi with that information. as a result of the public's cooperation thus far, we have received hundreds of tips which we will continue to follow-up. the investigation -- this investigative activity is not only taking place here in washington, d.c. but in various settings across the country where mr. alexis has spent time. we are greatly appreciative of the cooperation and we ask anyone who may have knowledge of mr. alexis, to report that information to the fbi. no piece of information is too small. we also continue to put forth other fbi assets towards this investigation. our office of victim assistance is working together with npd and department of defense to froi resources and support
we can say we have determined mr. alexis arrived in the washington, d.c. area on or about august 25th. and he has stayed at local hotels in the area since that time. most recently he is known to have stayed at a residence inn in southwest washington, d.c. starting on september 7th. we ask anyone who may have had contact with him during this time or previously, to contact the fbi with that information. as a result of the public's cooperation thus far, we have received hundreds of tips which we...
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we can say that we have determined mr. alexis arrived in the washington, d.c. area on or about august 25th. he has stayed at local hotels in the area since that time. most recently he is known to have stayed at a residence inn in southwest washington, d.c., starting on september 7th. we ask anyone who may have had contact with him during this time or previously to contact the fbi with that information. as a result of the public's cooperation thus far, we have received hundreds of tips which we will continue to follow up. this investigative activity is not only taking place here in washington, d.c., but in various cities across the country where mr. alexis has spent time. we are greatly appreciative of the public's cooperation and we again ask anyone who may have knowledge of mr. alexis to report that information to the fbi. no piece of information is too small. we also continue to put forth other fbi assets towards this investigation. our office of victim assistance is working together with mpd and the department of defense to provide resources and support to v
we can say that we have determined mr. alexis arrived in the washington, d.c. area on or about august 25th. he has stayed at local hotels in the area since that time. most recently he is known to have stayed at a residence inn in southwest washington, d.c., starting on september 7th. we ask anyone who may have had contact with him during this time or previously to contact the fbi with that information. as a result of the public's cooperation thus far, we have received hundreds of tips which we...
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we also believe mr. alexis may have gained access to a handgun once inside the facility, and after he began shooting. >> the attack and ensuing gun battle with police lasted more than half an hour. when it was over, 13 people were dead, including alexis, in response to the massacre, the secretary of the navy is ordering a review of security procedures. >> he is also considering a further deeper more comprehensive review of both physical and personnel security measures across the navy, but he hasn't made a decision. >> because of the tragedy, president obama is again calling for tougher gun laws reiterating that congress failed to act following the sandy hook school shooting that left 26 dead, most of them children. >> this becomes a ritual that we go through every three, or four months and yet we aren't willing to take some basic actions. >> because he didn't have any felony convictions he passed a background check at this virginia gun
we also believe mr. alexis may have gained access to a handgun once inside the facility, and after he began shooting. >> the attack and ensuing gun battle with police lasted more than half an hour. when it was over, 13 people were dead, including alexis, in response to the massacre, the secretary of the navy is ordering a review of security procedures. >> he is also considering a further deeper more comprehensive review of both physical and personnel security measures across the...
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you knew aaron alexis. what was he like? >> hi, mr. anderson? how are you? just like the man prior to me was saying, it's like a family over here at this restaurant. they've taken aaron under their wing. aaron had just really been a part of their family and they've done that for me as well. i'm just kind of the family handy man. i come in and do things for them for the restaurant. but aaron, he was an easy going guy. i don't know of any reason for this. but i could say he is like part of the family over here. and we all loved him and we don't know why he would do something like this at all. >> i understand that he called you several months ago complaining about a contractor that he was working for. what did he say? >> aaron would confide in me about a lot of things on the job here or on the job he got. he seemed real happy with the job he got. he was really happy they were taking him places. he liked to travel. but one of the things he said to me when he called me the first time was that, you know, he was wondering if i could help him out financially because
you knew aaron alexis. what was he like? >> hi, mr. anderson? how are you? just like the man prior to me was saying, it's like a family over here at this restaurant. they've taken aaron under their wing. aaron had just really been a part of their family and they've done that for me as well. i'm just kind of the family handy man. i come in and do things for them for the restaurant. but aaron, he was an easy going guy. i don't know of any reason for this. but i could say he is like part of...
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you knew aaron alexis. what was he like? >> hi, mr. anderson? how are you? just like the man prior to me was saying, it's like a family over here at this restaurant. they've taken aaron under their wing. aaron had just really been a part of their family and they've done that for me as well. i'm just kind of the family handy man. i come in and do things for them for the restaurant. but aaron, he was an easy going guy. i don't know of any reason for this. but i could say he is like part of the family over here. and we all loved him and we don't know why he would do something like this at all. ? . >> i understand that he called you several months ago complaining about a contractor that he was working for. what did he say? >> aaron would confide in me about a lot of things on the job here or on the job he got. he seemed real happy with the job he got. he was really happy they were taking him places. he liked to travel. but one of the things he said to me when he called me the first time was that, you know, he was wondering if i could help him out financially bec
you knew aaron alexis. what was he like? >> hi, mr. anderson? how are you? just like the man prior to me was saying, it's like a family over here at this restaurant. they've taken aaron under their wing. aaron had just really been a part of their family and they've done that for me as well. i'm just kind of the family handy man. i come in and do things for them for the restaurant. but aaron, he was an easy going guy. i don't know of any reason for this. but i could say he is like part of...
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we believe that mr. alexis entered building 197 at the navy yard with a shotgun. we do not have any information at this time that he had an ar-15 in his possession. the motivation -- whatever that motivation is is currently under investigation and we're not not going to comment on it at this time. >> we're bringing in our panel early tonight. stephen hayes, a.b. stoddard and syndicated columnist charles krauthammer. charles, we've got some more information about the shooter and the shooting. >> okay, i think right now it's an open and shut case as to what was behind this. the report that we -- that you talked about, this incident on august the 7th at a motel in rhode island. he was hearing voices, auditory hallucinations. he had a sense there were three strange people who are obviously imaginary trying to shoot waves through his body preventing him from sleeping. he changed the motel rooms three times. this was a man who was clearly having a psychotic episode. probably a paranoid schizophrenic. clearly was somebody who needed psychiatric help. what's so interestin
we believe that mr. alexis entered building 197 at the navy yard with a shotgun. we do not have any information at this time that he had an ar-15 in his possession. the motivation -- whatever that motivation is is currently under investigation and we're not not going to comment on it at this time. >> we're bringing in our panel early tonight. stephen hayes, a.b. stoddard and syndicated columnist charles krauthammer. charles, we've got some more information about the shooter and the...
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alexis within the last year or so and, secondly, that this may have been mr. alexis' first day on the job at that u.s. navy yard. >> that's right a startling piece of information if that is, in fact, turns out ob accurate. today was the first day. peter hamm reporting joe johns as well that he had actually been at the hotel here in washington apparently for a few weeks. that's from early reporting, it is unclear what he has been doing, how long he may have been planning this for, but it's fascinating to hear this may have been his first day at work. again, we are trying to piece this together on a fly. we appreciate the update. joining me is a former assistant director sean henry. thanks, very much for being with us. >> thank you. >> to you, what are the big red flags here? that we are told, we just learned from herb griffin this may have been his first day at work here at the navy yard, but that he passed two security clearance within the last year or so. >> well, these things clearly don't happen in a vacuum. there is warning signs in advance, whether bouts
alexis within the last year or so and, secondly, that this may have been mr. alexis' first day on the job at that u.s. navy yard. >> that's right a startling piece of information if that is, in fact, turns out ob accurate. today was the first day. peter hamm reporting joe johns as well that he had actually been at the hotel here in washington apparently for a few weeks. that's from early reporting, it is unclear what he has been doing, how long he may have been planning this for, but it's...
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we're learning quite a few things about the man, to, about mr. alexis. it's a much calmer scene at the navy yard as authorities continue to investigate the manned at the -- an and the motive behind the rampage. aaron alexis reportedly suffering from mental issues. the v.a. said to be treating the defense contractor and former navy reservist since last month for his problems including hearing voices but the navy did not declare him unfit. >> we had hussein, we had sneaden. where is the next -- snowden. where is the next time bomb? >> reporter: this is not the first time alexis has had a brush with the law. two shootings in the last nine years leading to arrests. friends say he did not show any aggressive. >> i don't believe he's that kind of guy. really nice and gent. >> reporter: washington getting back to business. the white house flag flying at half staff as chuck hagel lays a wreath at the memorial in honors of the victims. >> we're continuing to try to things back to normcy as quickly as we possibly can in the city. it was a horrific tragedy, unlike
we're learning quite a few things about the man, to, about mr. alexis. it's a much calmer scene at the navy yard as authorities continue to investigate the manned at the -- an and the motive behind the rampage. aaron alexis reportedly suffering from mental issues. the v.a. said to be treating the defense contractor and former navy reservist since last month for his problems including hearing voices but the navy did not declare him unfit. >> we had hussein, we had sneaden. where is the...
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. >> at this time we believe that mr. alexis entered building 197 at the navy yard with a shotgun. we do not have any information at this time that he had an ar-15 in his possession. we also believe mr. alexis may have gained access to handgun once inside the facility and after he began shooting. >> reporter: the attack and ensuing gun battle lasted more than half an hour, when it was over, 13 people were dead including alexis. the secretary of the navy is ordering a review of the security procedures in installations across the country. >> he is also considering a deeper review of physical and personnel security measures across the marine and navy corps. >> reporter: because of the tragedy, president obama is again calling for review of gun laws. >> this becomes a ritual that we go through every three, four months, and yet we're not willing to take some basic actions. >> because he didn't have any felony conviction, alexis passed a background check. the subcontractor that hired aaron alexis says he had no knowledge of his problems with firearms or reports of emotional issues. riche
. >> at this time we believe that mr. alexis entered building 197 at the navy yard with a shotgun. we do not have any information at this time that he had an ar-15 in his possession. we also believe mr. alexis may have gained access to handgun once inside the facility and after he began shooting. >> reporter: the attack and ensuing gun battle lasted more than half an hour, when it was over, 13 people were dead including alexis. the secretary of the navy is ordering a review of the...
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earlier reports that alexis has an automatic weapon were not true. >> at this time, we believe that mr. alexis entered building 197 at the navy yard with a shotgun. >> write do not have any information at this time that he had an a.r. 15 in his possession. we also believe mr. alexis may have gained access to a handgun once inside the facility and after he began shooting. >> the attack and ensuing gun battle lasted more than half an hour, when it was over, 13 people were dead. in response to the massacre, the secretary of the navy is order as review of security screening procedures not just in washington but in installations across the country. >> he is also considering a further deeper more comprehensive review of both physical and personnel security measures across the navy, but he hasn't made a decision in that regard. >> because of the tragedy, president obama is again calling for tougher gun laws reiterates that congress failed to action, that left 26 dead, most of them children. >> this becomes a ritual that we go through every three, four months and yet, we are not willing to tak
earlier reports that alexis has an automatic weapon were not true. >> at this time, we believe that mr. alexis entered building 197 at the navy yard with a shotgun. >> write do not have any information at this time that he had an a.r. 15 in his possession. we also believe mr. alexis may have gained access to a handgun once inside the facility and after he began shooting. >> the attack and ensuing gun battle lasted more than half an hour, when it was over, 13 people were dead....
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we continue to ask for any and all information reelated to mr. alexis and today's tragic event s. please report this information by calling 800-call-fbi. 800-225-5324. we again thank the public for your cooperation and we'll continue to update you on this investigation as it progresses. thank you. >> from the united states park police, you heard chief linnear talk about teams. we were a part of the team this morning. we have a more subordinate rule now but commit to her and the mayor that we eel provide whatever reare sources available when appropriate to help complete this investigation. thank you. >> thank you, mr. mayor, for bringing us to this last report to the city and the region. as in the beginning, our first thoughts tonight are with the victim and families. we'll lead moments of silence, but we are not going to be silent about the tragedy that occurred here today. there are many outstanding questions. most of the questions are outstandi outstanding. many of us in the city have been plagued by gun violence. among them is how someone, whatever his badge managed to get a hi
we continue to ask for any and all information reelated to mr. alexis and today's tragic event s. please report this information by calling 800-call-fbi. 800-225-5324. we again thank the public for your cooperation and we'll continue to update you on this investigation as it progresses. thank you. >> from the united states park police, you heard chief linnear talk about teams. we were a part of the team this morning. we have a more subordinate rule now but commit to her and the mayor that...
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we also believe mr. alexis may have gained access to a handgun once inside the facility, and after he began shooting. >> alexis had been employed as a contractor for the navy. we're learning more about the initial response once shots from fired. mike viqueira, from the washington navy yard. mike, tell us what you're learning today. >> reporter: tony, you're right, the fact that the second person of interest, the potential suspect they talked to yesterday, the individual, african-american male 50 years of age, that interest has gone away. aaron alexis, the sole suspect as described there. 13 people including alexis dead here. the epicenter was building 1 7, the headquarters of the sea systems command. as you recall alexis had access here. kathy lanier, the chief of the metropolitan police department here, we heard a lot from her it yesterday. they describes this harrowing scene, this shoot out that evidently went on for quite some time. >> i don't have the exact time before the final engagement, that will
we also believe mr. alexis may have gained access to a handgun once inside the facility, and after he began shooting. >> alexis had been employed as a contractor for the navy. we're learning more about the initial response once shots from fired. mike viqueira, from the washington navy yard. mike, tell us what you're learning today. >> reporter: tony, you're right, the fact that the second person of interest, the potential suspect they talked to yesterday, the individual,...
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alexis. while we have learned some information about his recent whereabouts we continue to work to determine where he has been, who he has talked to and what he has done. this includes determining the origination of the weapons he used, but because this investigation still continues we will not continue further on the weapons used in today's shooting. we can confirm however that mr. alexis had legitimate access to the navy yard as a result of his work as a contractor and he utilized a valid pass to gain entry to the navy yard. we continue to work to identify and locate additional witnesses to today's events and any individuals who may have information about mr. alexis. we appreciate the information provided so far by the public, and we continue to ask for any and all information related to mr. alexis and today's tragic events. please report this information by calling 1-800-call-fbi. that is 1-800-225-5234. and we again thank the public for your cooperation and will continue to update you on
alexis. while we have learned some information about his recent whereabouts we continue to work to determine where he has been, who he has talked to and what he has done. this includes determining the origination of the weapons he used, but because this investigation still continues we will not continue further on the weapons used in today's shooting. we can confirm however that mr. alexis had legitimate access to the navy yard as a result of his work as a contractor and he utilized a valid...
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we continue to ask for any and all information reelated to mr. alexis and today's tragic event s. please report this information by calling 800-call-fbi. 800-225-5324. we again thank the public for your cooperation and we'll continue to update you on this investigation as it progresses. thank you. >> from the united states park police, you heard chief linnear talk about teams. we were a part of the team this morning. we have a more subordinate rule now but commit to her and the mayor that we eel provide whatever reare sources available when appropriate to help complete this investigation. thank you. >> thank you, mr. mayor, for bringing us to this last report to the city and the region. as in the beginning, our first thoughts tonight are with the victim and families. we'll lead moments of silence, but we are not going to be silent about the tragedy that occurred here today. there are many outstanding questions. most of the questions are outstandi outstanding. many of us in the city have been plagued by gun violence. among them is how someone, whatever his badge managed to get a hi
we continue to ask for any and all information reelated to mr. alexis and today's tragic event s. please report this information by calling 800-call-fbi. 800-225-5324. we again thank the public for your cooperation and we'll continue to update you on this investigation as it progresses. thank you. >> from the united states park police, you heard chief linnear talk about teams. we were a part of the team this morning. we have a more subordinate rule now but commit to her and the mayor that...
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alexis. while we have learned some information about his recent where abouts, we continue to work to determine where he has been, who he has talked to, and what he has done. this includes determining the origins of the weapons he used, but because this investigation still continues, we will not comment further on the weapons used in today's shooting. we can confirm, however that mr. alexis had legitimate access to the navy yard as a result of his work as a contractor. and he utilized a valid pass to gain entry to the navy yard. we continue to work to locate and verify additional witnesses to today's events and any individuals who may have information about mr. alexis. we appreciate the information provided so far by the public and we continue to ask for any and all information related to mr. alexis and today's tragic events. please report this information by calling 1-800-call-fbi. that's 1-800-225-5324. we again thank the public for your cooperation and will continue to update you on this in
alexis. while we have learned some information about his recent where abouts, we continue to work to determine where he has been, who he has talked to, and what he has done. this includes determining the origins of the weapons he used, but because this investigation still continues, we will not comment further on the weapons used in today's shooting. we can confirm, however that mr. alexis had legitimate access to the navy yard as a result of his work as a contractor. and he utilized a valid...
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we continue to ask for any and all information reelated to mr. alexis and today's tragic event s. please report this information by calling 800-call-fbi. 800-225-5324. we again thank the public for your cooperation and we'll continue to update you on this investigation as it progresses. thank you. >> from the united states park police, you heard chief linnear talk about teams. we were a part of the team this morning. we have a more subordinate rule now but commit to her and the mayor that we eel provide whatever reare sources available when appropriate to help complete this investigation. thank you. >> thank you, mr. mayor, for bringing us to this last report to the city and the region. as in the beginning, our first thoughts tonight are with the victim and families. we'll lead moments of silence, but we are not going to be silent about the tragedy that occurred here today. there are many outstanding questions. most of the questions are outstandi outstanding. many of us in the city have been plagued by gun violence. among them is how someone, whatever his badge managed to get a hi
we continue to ask for any and all information reelated to mr. alexis and today's tragic event s. please report this information by calling 800-call-fbi. 800-225-5324. we again thank the public for your cooperation and we'll continue to update you on this investigation as it progresses. thank you. >> from the united states park police, you heard chief linnear talk about teams. we were a part of the team this morning. we have a more subordinate rule now but commit to her and the mayor that...
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thank you. >> there is any indication mr. alexis had a military background? >> no other questions until we get -- >> thank you. >> chief. >> thank you for the opportunity just to say that what you're seeing here is the teamwork that goes into every law enforcement and public safety enterprise here in the d.c. area every day, and as you'll learn over the days the heroism of the number of different entities and their officers did make a difference in today's outcome, and as the story unfolds we'll know more and be able to share more with you. thank you. >> i've just come from the house of representatives. it's not on lockdown, i understand the senate is on lockdown. of course the house is not in session tonight. when the house reconvenes tomorrow i will lead a moment of silence for yet another heartbreak in our city for the victims, and their families. we take an take on a federal facility in our city personally. it's an take not just on the facility. at it an attack on our city, an take on our country. i do want to say that the facility itself is one of the mo
thank you. >> there is any indication mr. alexis had a military background? >> no other questions until we get -- >> thank you. >> chief. >> thank you for the opportunity just to say that what you're seeing here is the teamwork that goes into every law enforcement and public safety enterprise here in the d.c. area every day, and as you'll learn over the days the heroism of the number of different entities and their officers did make a difference in today's outcome,...
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. >> at this time we believe that mr. alexis entered building 197 at the navy yard with a shotgun. we do not have any information at this time that he had an ar-15 in his possession. we also believe mr. alexis may have gained access to a handgun once inside the facility, and after he began shooting. >> reporter: just two days before the shooting, alexis went to a firearm practice range in northern virginia and legally purchased a .12 gauge shotgun and two boxes of shells, according to a lawyer who represents the store. a lot of questions tonight, also, about the motive. i asked the authorities in charge of the investigation today whether the shooter had any specific business contacts with the offices he visited during the rampage. they declined to answer. erin? >> joe johns, thank you very much. and big developments on that gun. and our second story "outfront" is hearing voices in his head. this may amaze you but there are new details tonight about the shooter, and mental illness. you just heard joe johns talk about alexis fearing he was being followed or hard osed and deb feyerick
. >> at this time we believe that mr. alexis entered building 197 at the navy yard with a shotgun. we do not have any information at this time that he had an ar-15 in his possession. we also believe mr. alexis may have gained access to a handgun once inside the facility, and after he began shooting. >> reporter: just two days before the shooting, alexis went to a firearm practice range in northern virginia and legally purchased a .12 gauge shotgun and two boxes of shells, according...
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we have post the photographs of mr. alexis on our website, fbi.gov, and we ask anyone with information about him to contact us at 1-800-call-fbi. no piece of information is too small. >> a terrible shooting at the d.c. navy yard leaves 13 people dead and many more questions still unanswered. who is aaron alexis? what was his motive? is there another shooter still out there? this is still a developing story, and this is a special edition of "the kudlow report." good evening, everyone. i'm larry kudlow. this is "the kudlow report." joining me on set for the full hour my colleague tyler. >> good evening. it's been a very, very busy day around washington, on wall street and around the globe. a short time ago federal and local authority wrapped up a briefing about the shooting at the navy yard that employs some 16,000 people at all. that shooting left 13 people dead, including the suspect and more than a dozen injured. let's get right to cnbc's eamon javers who joins us live from the scene in washington with the very latest.
we have post the photographs of mr. alexis on our website, fbi.gov, and we ask anyone with information about him to contact us at 1-800-call-fbi. no piece of information is too small. >> a terrible shooting at the d.c. navy yard leaves 13 people dead and many more questions still unanswered. who is aaron alexis? what was his motive? is there another shooter still out there? this is still a developing story, and this is a special edition of "the kudlow report." good evening,...
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what else do we know about mr. alexis? >> not a great deal. in fact, what you just said is about all we know. although according to the news conference they just wrapped up there a few moments ago, the fbi says they're going to be putting some additional information on their website. but we can tell you, based on some folks who we have talked to here, investigators are going to spend the remainder of the afternoon and evening and probably the next few days, as well, talking to anyone who may have had any type of contact with mr. alexis, with aaron alexis from ft. worth, texas. we can tell you the investigators are going through cell phone records, they're going through any type of contact that he may have had with other folks, trying to find out a little bit more about him. and hopefully at some point a little bit more about a possible motive, as well. >> craig melvin, live at the scene. thank you so much, craig. >>> just before we went to craig, we were following the press conference led by the mayor of washington, vincent gray, and the chief
what else do we know about mr. alexis? >> not a great deal. in fact, what you just said is about all we know. although according to the news conference they just wrapped up there a few moments ago, the fbi says they're going to be putting some additional information on their website. but we can tell you, based on some folks who we have talked to here, investigators are going to spend the remainder of the afternoon and evening and probably the next few days, as well, talking to anyone who...
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i would not begin to speculate what was going to mr. alexis' mind. we took a deep look at his time in the navy. an average towas below average sailor who got in a bit of trouble but nothing so serious that would indicate he would ever be a harm to himself or others. that is what we were responsible for looking for in his time in uniform. that is what we found. host: the next call is on the republican line. caller: thank you for taking my call. my suggestion would be similar to having a policy of no weapons in and out. i know most of the military cards have a microchip or something. my suggestion would be on base if we had designated areas for those personnel that are authorized to carry a firearm, that they get them from a locker thatan access code prevents individuals that do not have the necessity to have a fire on base -- firearm on base to have one. that would mean screening and checking at the gate if you do not have one of those cards. ie mental health thing, appreciate the compliments made. on the other hand, what is to say a normal person or
i would not begin to speculate what was going to mr. alexis' mind. we took a deep look at his time in the navy. an average towas below average sailor who got in a bit of trouble but nothing so serious that would indicate he would ever be a harm to himself or others. that is what we were responsible for looking for in his time in uniform. that is what we found. host: the next call is on the republican line. caller: thank you for taking my call. my suggestion would be similar to having a policy...
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how can an individual like mr. alexis have a clearance? you examine his background, look at all the run-ins he has had with the law. how was he able to get in that facility? i want to applaud our first responders for getting there within a couple of minutes of a call. it seemed like they took mr. alexis out before 8:30 am. things calmed down and then they started doing their due diligence to see if there were other individuals involved in this tragedy that occurred. >> is there anything you can do as a city government official to improve security, to change things? to force new requirements? >> absolutely. i think everything is under review. i'm sure inside the d.c. government itself that we're going to have to review our safety procedures how you enter city hall. we have people flash their badge and you walk in. we have to examine all of this. >> thank you, councilman orange, for being with me this morning. i really appreciate it. councilman vincent orange. stay with us on "newsroom." we're learning new information about the weapons used
how can an individual like mr. alexis have a clearance? you examine his background, look at all the run-ins he has had with the law. how was he able to get in that facility? i want to applaud our first responders for getting there within a couple of minutes of a call. it seemed like they took mr. alexis out before 8:30 am. things calmed down and then they started doing their due diligence to see if there were other individuals involved in this tragedy that occurred. >> is there anything...
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we ask anyone who may have knowledge of mr. alexis to report that to the fbi. no piece of information is too small. we continue to put other fbi assets to the investigation. our office is working with the department of defense to provide support to victims and next of kin. we have personnel assisting in the investigation as we try to determine the motivation behind the shootings. we continue to look into mr. alexis past including his medicine kal and criminal histories. because that part of the investigation is still on going. we will not comment further on that. i would like to thank our partner agencies and all those who participated in the response. i would like to thank all those who work at the navy yard during a long and trying day. i want to extend my thanks to the public for their continued support. please call 1-800-225-5324, 1-800-call-fbi. thank you and i would like to now invite chief ranier to say a few words. >> i have little to add. i will try and answer the questions that i have been getting from most of the press. first and foremost our officer
we ask anyone who may have knowledge of mr. alexis to report that to the fbi. no piece of information is too small. we continue to put other fbi assets to the investigation. our office is working with the department of defense to provide support to victims and next of kin. we have personnel assisting in the investigation as we try to determine the motivation behind the shootings. we continue to look into mr. alexis past including his medicine kal and criminal histories. because that part of the...
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and today -- the next official explanation on what drove alexis to kill. >> mr. alexis was a mentally unstable individual. he was able to obtain a firearm. >> the shotgun is the primary weapon. on it he etched a number of carvings including "end to the torment" better off this way, and my elf weapon. alexis had been holding voices and believed he was bombarded by microwaves, something naval authorities knew about. >> there are multiple indicators that alexis held a delusional belief he was being controlled or influenced by extremely low frequency or elf electromagnetic waves. >> in his computer files, the fbi found a perhaps telling message. ultralow frequency attack what i have been subject to for three months. to be honest that's what has driven me to this. >> where did the system break down? >> various encounters across the country. various encounters with doctors as well. i can't comment on where it may have broken down. >> red flags were clearly missed. could have been some mental health assessment done in order to determine the severity of the hallucination
and today -- the next official explanation on what drove alexis to kill. >> mr. alexis was a mentally unstable individual. he was able to obtain a firearm. >> the shotgun is the primary weapon. on it he etched a number of carvings including "end to the torment" better off this way, and my elf weapon. alexis had been holding voices and believed he was bombarded by microwaves, something naval authorities knew about. >> there are multiple indicators that alexis held a...
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shoot most of his victims. >> mr. alexis was a mentally unstable individual, and he was able to obtain a firearm two days before he carried out attacks that was planned to kill as many innocent civilians as possible. >> reporter: pictures released today show alexis arriving at the navy yard at 7:53 in the morning. driving his rental car into a parking deck. he walks into building 197, wearing a striped shirt and backpack. a short time later, he emerges from the restroom carrying the gun low. another camera catches him coming down a stairway with the shotgun. he fired at victims on at least three floors of the bidding. the last video shows him in another hallway, hiding at one point behind a corner as people rush away. he was killed at 9:25. he had scratched into the gun, end of the tor meant, not what you y'all think and my elf. >> he believed he was being tor meanted by elf magnetic waves. >> reporter: the navy used that to commune kwat submarines but shut the program down years ago. alexis' backpack turned up someth
shoot most of his victims. >> mr. alexis was a mentally unstable individual, and he was able to obtain a firearm two days before he carried out attacks that was planned to kill as many innocent civilians as possible. >> reporter: pictures released today show alexis arriving at the navy yard at 7:53 in the morning. driving his rental car into a parking deck. he walks into building 197, wearing a striped shirt and backpack. a short time later, he emerges from the restroom carrying the...
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mr. alexis clearly was asking for help. he wasn't just showing up saying i have insomnia. he was saying i have insomnia because there are voices in my head. >> i want to ask you about that. i think that's a tricky issue. the idea of background checks and mental illness and the sense of privacy around health issues and mental health issues, someone who is a man of the law, i think for privacy advocates there's the concern are we going to have a registry of people with mental health conditions, violation of civil liberties. how does that dove tail with civil liberties. are you concerned at all about the confluence of those things? >> sure. you can to be very careful about privacy. the idea is get people into treatment who need treatment. when it comes to the possession of guns, i think we should air on the side of fewer people getting guns. if you're a sportsman and you like to hunt, if you have special circumstances that require you to have a gun for public safety and your own safety, fine. i would rather air on the side of people who we suspect have mental health problems
mr. alexis clearly was asking for help. he wasn't just showing up saying i have insomnia. he was saying i have insomnia because there are voices in my head. >> i want to ask you about that. i think that's a tricky issue. the idea of background checks and mental illness and the sense of privacy around health issues and mental health issues, someone who is a man of the law, i think for privacy advocates there's the concern are we going to have a registry of people with mental health...
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of his victims. >> mr. alexis was a mentally unstable individual. he was able to obtain a firearm two days before he carried out an attack that was planned to kill as many innocent siecivili as possible. >> reporter: pictures released today show alexis arriving at 7:53 a.m. driving his rental car into a parking deck. at 8:08 he walks in into building 17 carrying a backpack presumably with the gun and ammunition inside. he emerges fro the restroom, holding the shotgun, looking for victims, looking into office doors. another camera catches him coming down a stairway t with the shotgun. fired at victims on at least three floors of the building. the last video shows him in another hallway, hiding behind a corner as people rush away at the end of the corridor. he was killed at 9:25. he scratched into the barrel of the shotgun, end to the torment. on the body of the gun, not what y'all say, better off this way and my elf weapon. >> alexis held a belief he was being controlled or influenced by extremely low freque
of his victims. >> mr. alexis was a mentally unstable individual. he was able to obtain a firearm two days before he carried out an attack that was planned to kill as many innocent siecivili as possible. >> reporter: pictures released today show alexis arriving at 7:53 a.m. driving his rental car into a parking deck. at 8:08 he walks in into building 17 carrying a backpack presumably with the gun and ammunition inside. he emerges fro the restroom, holding the shotgun, looking for...
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i would not begin to speculate what was going to mr. alexis' mind. we took a deep look at his time in the navy. what we found was an average to below average sailor who got in a bit of trouble but nothing so serious that would indicate he would ever be a harm to himself or others. that is what we were responsible for looking for in his time in uniform. that is what we found. host: the next call is on the republican line. caller: thank you for taking my call. my suggestion would be similar to having a policy of no weapons in and out. i know most of the military cards have a microchip or something. my suggestion would be on base if we had designated areas for those personnel that are authorized to carry a firearm, that they get them from a locker with an access code that prevents individuals that do not have the necessity to have a firearm on base to have one. that would mean screening and checking at the gate if you do not have one of those cards. the mental health thing, i appreciate the compliments made. on the other hand, what is to say a normal pe
i would not begin to speculate what was going to mr. alexis' mind. we took a deep look at his time in the navy. what we found was an average to below average sailor who got in a bit of trouble but nothing so serious that would indicate he would ever be a harm to himself or others. that is what we were responsible for looking for in his time in uniform. that is what we found. host: the next call is on the republican line. caller: thank you for taking my call. my suggestion would be similar to...
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it is clear in a case of mr. alexis, even though he was so divorced from reality early in august that he called the police i think on himself, that nobody reported this to any authority that could have actually done something about denying him access to sensitive government facilities. host: how often are security clearances renewed? every fivesecret, years, indicates a secret, 10 years. unless there is some cause to go back and reinvestigate these things, in the case of mr. alexis, there was no reinvestigation. so he got a 10-year security clearance in 2008, even though in 2008 and going forward, there were some incidents where he came into contact with the police. not only to have no impact on his security clearance, there's no indication the security authorities learned of any of this. host: we go to jeff from michigan on our republican line. good morning. caller: warning. -- good morning. host: go-ahead, sir, you were on the air. caller: hello. host: go ahead with your question or comment. caller: yes, i am c
it is clear in a case of mr. alexis, even though he was so divorced from reality early in august that he called the police i think on himself, that nobody reported this to any authority that could have actually done something about denying him access to sensitive government facilities. host: how often are security clearances renewed? every fivesecret, years, indicates a secret, 10 years. unless there is some cause to go back and reinvestigate these things, in the case of mr. alexis, there was...
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. >> we believe at this time that the deceased shooter aaron alexis acted alone and we believe that mr. alexis entered building 197 at the navy yard with a shotgun. we do not have any information at this time that he had an ar-15 in his possession. we also believe mr. alexis may have gained access to a hand gun once inside the facility. >> a virginia gun shop says alexis legally bought his shotgun there. no red flags turned up in the background check. defense secretary chuck hagel today ordered a security review at u.s. bases and sites around the world in the aftermath of this massacre, even though investigators say alexis had a valid pass to enter the navy yard and he was granted medium security clearance. as the details continue to come in, the more we've learned about this killer, the more he seems like a man adrift in life. as the nation mourns the innocent victims of yesterday's navy yard shooting, family and friends of the shooter re-evaluate the man they thought they knew. >> i would never have believed this until it happened. >> aaron was a very polite, very friendly man. >> re
. >> we believe at this time that the deceased shooter aaron alexis acted alone and we believe that mr. alexis entered building 197 at the navy yard with a shotgun. we do not have any information at this time that he had an ar-15 in his possession. we also believe mr. alexis may have gained access to a hand gun once inside the facility. >> a virginia gun shop says alexis legally bought his shotgun there. no red flags turned up in the background check. defense secretary chuck hagel...
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we have posted photographs of mr. alexis on our website, f fbi.gov and we ask anyone with information to contact us at 1-800-call fbi. we are looking to learn everything we can about his recent movements, his contacts and his associates. this remains a very active investigation. we currently have our evidence response team moving in to process the scenes where the shootings took place. we will also continue to run down every lead and we will continue to work together on this investigation with our law enforcement partners. again, we ask the public to look at the photos of the deceased shooter and to contact the fbi with any and all information. thank you. >> is there any indication mr. alexis -- >> can you hold the questions until we get to the end. okay, thank you. chief of the -- chief. >> thank you for the opportunity just to say that what you're seeing here is the teamwork that goes into every law enforcement and public safety enterprise here in the d.c. area every day. as you'll learn over the days the heroism of
we have posted photographs of mr. alexis on our website, f fbi.gov and we ask anyone with information to contact us at 1-800-call fbi. we are looking to learn everything we can about his recent movements, his contacts and his associates. this remains a very active investigation. we currently have our evidence response team moving in to process the scenes where the shootings took place. we will also continue to run down every lead and we will continue to work together on this investigation with...
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. >> mr. alexis had legitimate access to the navy yard as a result of his work as a contractor and he utilized a valid pass to gain entry to the building. >> reporter: investigators say he went into the fourth floor, ducking into the men's room, and came out firing the shotgun stopping to reload. he also grabbed a handgun from the police officer he wounded and kept on firing until he was shot and killed more than half an hour later. the navy said he was granted a low-level secret clearance in 2008, good for ten years. it's unclear whether the government didn't know or didn't care that four years earlier he was arrested for shooting the tires of a car that was parked near his house. the police report then said he did it after a blackout fueled by anger. he was arrested again in 2008, and once more in texas in 2010, but was never convicted of anything so he was never legally barred from buying guns. the officials say it would have been illegal to report he was seeking psychiatric treatment. >> t
. >> mr. alexis had legitimate access to the navy yard as a result of his work as a contractor and he utilized a valid pass to gain entry to the building. >> reporter: investigators say he went into the fourth floor, ducking into the men's room, and came out firing the shotgun stopping to reload. he also grabbed a handgun from the police officer he wounded and kept on firing until he was shot and killed more than half an hour later. the navy said he was granted a low-level secret...
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. >> the vast majority do not go out and do what mr. alexis did yesterday. how do we flagged better those that might do? >> it's a sensitive subject. there are various degrees of mental illness. not everyone who has a mental illness commits acts of violence. trying to figure out who those individuals are that will cross that line -- >> whether they might have a motive, for example? >> exactly. it is a near impossible task. >> you look at the state of the u.s. military today. military is relying more and more on these private contractors and subcontractors. we have seen the case of edward snowden, a contractor who did not have the best background for the job he was doing, perhaps. are you concerned about that, yesterday? >> i'm concerned about a lot of things that happen with budget cuts for the military. righttration cuts are across the board. you don't get to pick and choose where you are going to cut. when you see those cuts take place, you don't know what the impact is going to be. it's difficult to take a direct correlation here. >> there are more and mo
. >> the vast majority do not go out and do what mr. alexis did yesterday. how do we flagged better those that might do? >> it's a sensitive subject. there are various degrees of mental illness. not everyone who has a mental illness commits acts of violence. trying to figure out who those individuals are that will cross that line -- >> whether they might have a motive, for example? >> exactly. it is a near impossible task. >> you look at the state of the u.s....
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. >> at this time, we believe that mr. alexis entered building 197 at the navy yard with a shotgun. we do not have any information at this time that he had an ar-15 in his possession. we also believe mr. alexis may have gained access to a handgun once inside the facility and after he began shooting. >> those bare and basic details only begin to scale the mountain of questions that remain after such brutal and senseless violence. >> what caused this individual to kill so many innocent men and women, how did he carry out and plan this attack, how did he get access to the weapons? what could have been done to prevent this tragedy? and most importantly, whether anyone else aided or assisted him wittingly, or unwittingly. >> this afternoon, the president is being briefed on the investigation by his national security team, including fbi director james comey, and attorney general eric holder. even as reports grow more troubling about alexis' mental health, his record with the law, including reports that he called rhode island police just last month, saying he heard voices in his hotel room
. >> at this time, we believe that mr. alexis entered building 197 at the navy yard with a shotgun. we do not have any information at this time that he had an ar-15 in his possession. we also believe mr. alexis may have gained access to a handgun once inside the facility and after he began shooting. >> those bare and basic details only begin to scale the mountain of questions that remain after such brutal and senseless violence. >> what caused this individual to kill so many...
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we have posted photos of mr. alexis on fbi.gov and ask anyone with information about him to contact us at 1-800-call fbi. no piece of information is too small. we are looking to learn everything we can about his recent movements, his contacts and his associates. >> you're listening to valerie parlave, assistant director in charge of the washington field office of the fbi. she and other members of the law enforcement community just got done with a press conference answering some questions about the shooter in this case. he's believed to be aaron alexis, 34 years old from ft. worth, perhaps a former military contractor, and also believed to be a former navy man. i want to go to joe johns, our correspondent who was just at this press conference. joe, a lot of information given at this press conference. the first time law enforcement has on the record given the name of the shooter who is now dead. >> reporter: right, right. 34-year-old aaron alexis of ft. worth, texas. but a lot of the other information they're keepi
we have posted photos of mr. alexis on fbi.gov and ask anyone with information about him to contact us at 1-800-call fbi. no piece of information is too small. we are looking to learn everything we can about his recent movements, his contacts and his associates. >> you're listening to valerie parlave, assistant director in charge of the washington field office of the fbi. she and other members of the law enforcement community just got done with a press conference answering some questions...
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. >> it appears that mr. alexis, in a scenario that we've seen far too often, quite frankly, was a mentally unstable individual. >> reporter: clues to his mental illness were found on the murder weapon. these fbi photos show etchings on the gun's side. one reads, end to the torment. another, better off this way. and in his computer file, the fbi found this note. >> all low-frequency attack, is what i've been subject to for the last three months. and to be perfectly honest, that is what has driven me to this. >> reporter: it's a sad and haunting explanation for the families of 12 innocent victims and for authorities asking how warning signs were missed. before the shooting, alexis had several run-ins with police where he complained about hearing voices. but the police reports never made it into the navy's background system, something the pentagon wants changed. devin dwyer, abc news, washington. >>> the state department has renewed its global terror alert after the mall attack in kenya. the alert reminds ameri
. >> it appears that mr. alexis, in a scenario that we've seen far too often, quite frankly, was a mentally unstable individual. >> reporter: clues to his mental illness were found on the murder weapon. these fbi photos show etchings on the gun's side. one reads, end to the torment. another, better off this way. and in his computer file, the fbi found this note. >> all low-frequency attack, is what i've been subject to for the last three months. and to be perfectly honest,...
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carrying in a bag a shotgun like this that he bought over the weekend from a gun shop in virginia. >> mr. alexis has legitimate access to the navy yard as a result of his work as a contractor and he utilized a valid pass to gain entry to the building. >> reporter: investigators say he went to the fourth floor, ducked in to a men's room and came out firing the shotgun stopping to reload. he also grabbed a handgun they say from a police officer he wounded and kept on firing until he was shot and killed more than half an hour later. the navy says he'd been granted a low level secret clearance in 2008 good for ten years. it's unclear whether the government did not know or didn't care that four years earlier, he was arrested in seattle for shooting the tires of a car that was parked near his house. the police report then said he did it during what he told them was a blackout fueled by anger. he was arrested again in georgia in 2008 and once more in texas in 2010, but he was never convicted of anything, so he was not legally barred from buying guns. and officials say would have been illegal fo
carrying in a bag a shotgun like this that he bought over the weekend from a gun shop in virginia. >> mr. alexis has legitimate access to the navy yard as a result of his work as a contractor and he utilized a valid pass to gain entry to the building. >> reporter: investigators say he went to the fourth floor, ducked in to a men's room and came out firing the shotgun stopping to reload. he also grabbed a handgun they say from a police officer he wounded and kept on firing until he...
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we have posted photographs of mr. alexis on our website, fbi.gov, and we ask anyone with information about him to contact us at 1-800-call-fbi. no piece of information is too small. we are looking to learn everybody we can about him. >> at a certain point this afternoon, john, employees began to stream out down m street here towards the media. we all approached them asking about their experience, what they saw and heard. they were told not to speak with us, a few of them actually said that to us. others simply kept walking by. but there was one individual who described convening an 8:00 meeting this morning with his team. >> we had heard the previous gunshots, and we heard gunfire and we looked up, and there were two bullet holes in the top of the wall of the conference room. it was maybe an inch or two down from where the ceiling meets the wall. >> at this hour, john, details are still really rather sketchy, but we do know that there were at least 12 individuals wounded. two of those were treated up down about 12 mil
we have posted photographs of mr. alexis on our website, fbi.gov, and we ask anyone with information about him to contact us at 1-800-call-fbi. no piece of information is too small. we are looking to learn everybody we can about him. >> at a certain point this afternoon, john, employees began to stream out down m street here towards the media. we all approached them asking about their experience, what they saw and heard. they were told not to speak with us, a few of them actually said...
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this will go into trying to develop the profile of what kind of a person mr. alexis wasd. the other thing that struck us this morning about -- before he was even identified, this is a difficult installation to penetrate. it is not like what we would call in law enforcement a soft target, like a shopping mall or movie theater, for example. this is a military installation with armed security guards, with, you know, various levels of security, with cameras, with other security devices in place. would have to have some knowledge of that facility and have at least some level of tactical training, you would think, to be able to get as far as he did. >> how does somebody get inside the navy yard? you say they are guards on the door. you have to have security to get into the building. how is that possible? >> you said, you have to have access cards to get on. if you go onto a military facility as a visitor, you are, you know, somebody has to sponsor you to get on that base. you are on an approved list. generally, there is some level of search that is involved with that. you get a
this will go into trying to develop the profile of what kind of a person mr. alexis wasd. the other thing that struck us this morning about -- before he was even identified, this is a difficult installation to penetrate. it is not like what we would call in law enforcement a soft target, like a shopping mall or movie theater, for example. this is a military installation with armed security guards, with, you know, various levels of security, with cameras, with other security devices in place....